Young Man Gets Three Years in Prison for Stealing Streetlight

A 26-year-old man named Anthony Cephas has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a solar-powered streetlight on the Sagamu Interchange Expressway in Ogun State.

Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, shared this news in a statement. He said detectives from the Sagamu Division arrested Anthony on October 30, 2026.

The statement revealed that the suspect was caught around 9pm in the Mayegun area of Sagamu. He had the stolen streetlight and its solar panel with him when he was arrested.

"Detectives of Sagamu Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested and prosecuted a 26-year-old man, Anthony Cephas, securing his conviction and subsequent sentencing to three years’ imprisonment for stealing a solar-powered streetlight along the Sagamu Interchange Expressway," the statement said.

Babaseyi explained that the arrest came after an investigation into the theft. The stolen streetlight and solar panel were taken as evidence.

"The suspect was arrested on 30 October 2026 at about 9:00 p.m. in the Mayegun area of Sagamu, with the stolen streetlight and its solar panel recovered as exhibits," the statement continued.

He mentioned that after the arrest, Anthony was taken to court, found guilty, and sentenced.

"Following diligent investigation, he was arraigned before a court on 2 November 2026, where he was convicted and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment," the statement concluded.